Justice on Trial S01E05 - For the Defendant (Gideon v. Wainwright)

Episode Overview

Judge Judy Sheindlin and her crew revisit the case of Clarence Gideon, a Florida man who faced charges in 1963 for breaking into a pool hall. Lacking legal representation because of Florida's regulations, Gideon was convicted. During his time in prison, he managed to appeal to the Supreme Court, a move that ultimately established the Public Defender system we recognize today. With a skilled attorney by his side this time, will Gideon finally achieve justice and regain his freedom?

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